Transient Fund General Requirements
Transient funds should be used as a last resort supportive service to assist a non-resident of the State of Utah and temporarily stranded in Utah. Customers must have exhausted all other resources.
Customers may request transient funds without submitting an application and are not subject to an income/asset test.
Transient Funds may not be issued to the following:
Fleeing felons
Customers who are not legally present and/or not authorized to work in the United States.
Intentionally came to the State of Utah.
Are currently receiving assistance from the State of Utah.
DWS employees and their dependent family members.
Transient funds are not allowed when an individual:
Intentionally came to the State of Utah.
Has applied for or is currently receiving assistance in the State of Utah.
Does not have a residence in another state.
Is a fleeing felon.
Is not legally present and/or not authorized to work in the United States.
Allowable expenses include:
To pay for transportation that may include:
Bus pass
Airplane
Train
Gasoline
Basic vehicle repairs
Other payments necessary to support the individual as approved by manager, supervisor or program specialist
Non-Allowable expenses include:
To pay for lodging or living expenses such as hotel or motel
To pay for food
An over-the-counter EBT card may be issued when issuing Transient Funds.